Naijabad:
Leave as fast as you can.

The admission of international students and skilled migrants will bring a surge in Omicron cases necessitating a temporary closure.

Last night singapore banned Nigerians from entering their country. So do not book any flight that will layover in singapore.

specifically, do not book Turkish airline.

Mike365:
By opening a domicillary account and using a debit card linked to that acct. However sometimes the debit card of Nigerian domicillary accts are restricted. Hence, you can link it to your PayPal account and use paypal
You can also create a virtual dollar card via barter by flutterwave

NB1912:

Stop spreading FUD. Singapore's travel ban on Nigeria has been in place since 5th of December. Moreover, UK has lifted the travel ban on Nigeria, so i don't see Australia banning Nigeria. So far, the vaccine has proven to be effective against the Omicron variant as no vaccinated person has ended up in the ICU. Australia cannot afford to go into another lockdown or close it's borders. Businesses are suffering and it's hitting the economy very hard. The best they can do is to increase the mandatory home quarantine from 3 to 10 days etc. Temporary closure is no longer an option.

Everyone relax, the gate of paradise is open

NB1912:

Stop spreading FUD. Singapore's travel ban on Nigeria has been in place since 5th of December. Moreover, UK has lifted the travel ban on Nigeria, so i don't see Australia banning Nigeria. So far, the vaccine has proven to be effective against the Omicron variant as no vaccinated person has ended up in the ICU. Australia cannot afford to go into another lockdown or close it's borders. Businesses are suffering and it's hitting the economy very hard. The best they can do is to increase the mandatory home quarantine from 3 to 10 days etc. Temporary closure is no longer an option.

Everyone relax, the gate of paradise is open

seunfoster:
Thank you for this response. Pls do you know the barter Naira to dollar rate for today? I am trying to weigh my options. Whether I should
Fund by dorm account or use the barter.

Mike365:
I do not know the rate barter uses. However, I'll advise you get a dom account and do it yourself. It gives you freedom and has more flexibility than barter, in the sense that you can physically go to the bank to get clarification.
In terms of getting dollar, you can use Kaoshi network their rates are a bit better than your typical bdc. As at today, dollar to naira rate via that p2p platform is 560/561

AyaE:
“Australia can’t afford to go into another lockdown”?? Omooo I dey laugh when I see statements like this. Listen, when it comes to Aussie border restrictions NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING is guaranteed for temporary visa holders. Aussie is a country very protective of their vulnerable and aged persons, should anything threaten the public health they will do anything to protect that. Especially with the elections coming up soon, they will not want to ruin the good records they have. No go dey reason am o. If you have the visa leave as fast as you can.
Love and light ✌�

NB1912:

I am sure you are one of those feeding on the mainstream media Bullsh**. You better wake up to reality and facts. The Omicron is already spreading everywhere, so why did Australia decide to open to temporary residents after moving the date to 15th of December? Like I stated earlier, the Omicron doesn’t seem to be a major threat at the moment as no hospitalized case has been recorded. In shot, the upcoming election is one of the reasons why they decided to rush the opening of the border. The citizens are already frustrated, and the universities and businesses are crumbling. They are politicians and they will do anything to win the upcoming election.

Learn to think outside the box dear.

NB1912:

I am sure you are one of those feeding on the mainstream media Bullsh**. You better wake up to reality and facts. The Omicron is already spreading everywhere, so why did Australia decide to open to temporary residents after moving the date to 15th of December? Like I stated earlier, the Omicron doesn’t seem to be a major threat at the moment as no hospitalized case has been recorded. In shot, the upcoming election is one of the reasons why they decided to rush the opening of the border. The citizens are already frustrated, and the universities and businesses are crumbling. They are politicians and they will do anything to win the upcoming election.

Learn to think outside the box dear.

AyaE:
“Australia can’t afford to go into another lockdown”?? Omooo I dey laugh when I see statements like this. Listen, when it comes to Aussie border restrictions NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING is guaranteed for temporary visa holders. Aussie is a country very protective of their vulnerable and aged persons, should anything threaten the public health they will do anything to protect that. Especially with the elections coming up soon, they will not want to ruin the good records they have. No go dey reason am o. If you have the visa leave as fast as you can.
Love and light ✌�

Mike365:
I do not know the rate barter uses. However, I'll advise you get a dom account and do it yourself. It gives you freedom and has more flexibility than barter, in the sense that you can physically go to the bank to get clarification.
In terms of getting dollar, you can use Kaoshi network their rates are a bit better than your typical bdc. As at today, dollar to naira rate via that p2p platform is 560/561

Collins605:


God bless u jare

ocpaschal:
I've never heard of Kaoshi platform before. Is it meant for those abroad or what? How does it work

Collins605:


God bless u jare, some people are just like that....full of negativity

Japkelly:
PLEASE I HAVE AN URGENT QUESTION....My Flight for 21st will be transiting through Hong Kong. Is there any restriction or is there any Ban placed there?

NB1912:

The PM and the NSW premier have been indicating that they don't intend to go into lockdown anymore. Just yesterday, NSW lifted further restrictions including allowing Unvaxxed people same freedom as the Vaxxed and all this is happening amid the Omicron concerns. Will a country intending to lockdown or shut it's borders lift further restrictions? This is common sense!!

Even the health minister has indicated that the case numbers will go up but the main focus will be on the ICU. Just today, Peter Dutton (Defense Minister) was interviewed and he clarified that they can't keep shutting the borders and going into lockdowns after almost 2 years and they will have to learn to live with Covid.

So forget all the nonsense about shutting the borders in 2 weeks. Some people just speak trash without presenting facts.

bligs:

Madam you don't have to be insultive, opinion differs, present yours and let it be. NSW premier can only speak for NSW and Peter Dutton doesn't have any power regarding border closure not even Scomo, they will all act base on the advice of Chief Medical Officer. Are you aware that Western Australia boarder is still shut till February, Tennant Creek a town in NT are in 3days lockdown starting from today, Queensland open its border on Monday and introduce 14days mandatory quarantine today, Tasmania open its border on Wednesday and introduce travel restrictions today after discovering 3cases. Regarding Australian border, absolutely anything can happen.
PS: Forget the media brouhaha, Australia can survive the next two years and if not more of border closure.

lucasmoura04:
Alhamdulilahi Robil Al-amin (He has done it again). Hi there colleagues, my VISA grant just dropped. In shaa Allah, yours is coming soon.

The sojourn:
Applied to the University of Melbourne on the 20th September 2020.
Got Melbourne Research Scholarship (fully funded) on the 23 of March, 2021
Deferred to 1, November 2021 due to australia boarder closure.
Application submitted on July 14 2021.
Biometrics on July 19, 2021
Health Assessment at IOM on August 23, 2021.
S56 Request for More Information on November 4, 2021 (new COE and updated OSHC)
Information updated on November 15, 2021.
Correction of mistake on IMMI account on November 16, 2021
VISA grant on November 17, 2021 (8:09 a.m.)

Documents submitted:
1. Identity documents - old and new passport data page, birth certificate, statutory declaration of age.
2. Health Insurance - verification letter
3. CV
4. Supervisor Letter of Support (this was used when applying for scholarship)
4. Copy of CoE
5. Evidence of funding (provided by faculty)
6. Evidence of publication
7. GTE letter
8. SSCE, B.SC & M.Sc transcripts and certificates,
9. Letter of awards,
10. Medium of instructions,
11. Conference letter,
12. Recently completed msc admission letter and scholarship letter.
9. VISA and residence permit of countries visited in the last three years.
10. PhD offer letter
11. NYSC certificate
12. Personal statement of account  (1.8 million Nigerian Naira)
13. Yellow Card (uploaded after submission)

Always put faith in God.

I wish everyone a great success too. All the best.

bligs:

Madam you don't have to be insultive, opinion differs, present yours and let it be. NSW premier can only speak for NSW and Peter Dutton doesn't have any power regarding border closure not even Scomo, they will all act base on the advice of Chief Medical Officer. Are you aware that Western Australia boarder is still shut till February, Tennant Creek a town in NT are in 3days lockdown starting from today, Queensland open its border on Monday and introduce 14days mandatory quarantine today, Tasmania open its border on Wednesday and introduce travel restrictions today after discovering 3cases. Regarding Australian border, absolutely anything can happen.
PS: Forget the media brouhaha, Australia can survive the next two years and if not more of border closure.

Sisi042:


Hi, congratulations once more Lucasmoura

Please I sent you a Pm (it said it went via automatic email)
can you please shade light on how you applied and got a fully funded scholarship?
I finished with a first class but I don’t know how to go about this scholarship.
I have been researching for months, nothing much.
The one I found, I was asked to write an express of interest. Can anyone give insight on the best way to write EOI when applying for a scholarship?
Please helpppp......

NB1912:


Check with @FutureDon I believe he is specialized in research and PHD. He has been very helpful on this thread. You will have to be very patient as he is a very busy man haha

Naijabad:


You have just read what you want to see.

You don't know Aussie.

Two weeks from now, restrictions will be placed on temporary visa holders.

NB1912:


Check with @FutureDon I believe he is specialized in research and PHD. He has been very helpful on this thread. You will have to be very patient as he is a very busy man haha

FutureDon:


Haha, busy man indeed. Sisi042, I would recommend clicking on my profile and checking out some of my previous replies. Some of those replies should be relevant to your case. I am not going to sugarcoat this, getting a full scholarship in Australia is hard as it is super competitive. However, it is VERY doable if one is really dedicated and ready to 'fight' for it. I would think that your first class should make it less hard also.

re: EOI - you will need to DYOR and look up samples online. I am happy to answer any specific questions that you may have.

Nigerians in Melbourne, how una dey. Hopefully, I can connect with some of you at some point soon.